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LFZ 1772

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,321 mi
Last recorded133,321 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 1772
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 133,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 129,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 124,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 120,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 114,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 110,694 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 110,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 102,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 96,782 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 91,005 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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LFZ 1772 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 80,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFZ 1772, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LFZ 1772?

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What year was LFZ 1772 registered?

LFZ 1772 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is LFZ 1772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 1772 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFZ 1772 have outstanding finance?

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